Rogers: Classified intel points to Syrian chemical weapons use

By Bobby Cervantes

04/28/13 10:39 AM EDT

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee said on Sunday American and international intelligence reports have convinced him that Syrian President Bashar Assad has used chemical weapons on rebels trying to overthrow the regime.

"It is (conclusive), and there is also classified information that we have that strengthens the case that, in fact, some small amounts of chemical weapons have been used over the course of the last two years," Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) said on ABC's "This Week."

Rogers said nobody is supporting a boots-on-the-ground approach, but said President Barack Obama must keep his promise to act if a red line is crossed.